Grinna Lighthouse (Norwegian: Grinna fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Nærøysund Municipality in Trøndelag, Norway. It was established in 1904 and automated in 1987.[1] Grinna lighthouse stands on the islet of Grinna in the South Gjæslingan island group on the north side of the Foldafjord. The 19-metre (62 ft) high red tower emits a light every six seconds. The white occulting light flashes every six seconds, and it can be seen for about 12.5 nautical miles (23.2 km; 14.4 mi).[2][3]
.jpg) View of the lighthouse | |
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| Location | Trøndelag, Norway |
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| Coordinates | 64°45′15.8″N 10°58′30.1″E / 64.754389°N 10.975028°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1904 |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Construction | Cast iron tower |
| Automated | 1987  |
| Height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
| Shape | Cylindrical tower |
| Markings | Red |
| Power source | solar power |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1987 |
| Focal height | 23 metres (75 ft) |
| Range | 12.5 nmi (23.2 km; 14.4 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc WRG 6s |
| Norway no. | 529500 |
See also
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References
edit- ^ Store norske leksikon. "Grinna fyr" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-10-04.
- ^ "Grinna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
- ^ Kystverket (2008). Norske Fyrliste 2008 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-0628-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-24.
External links
edit- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)
- Picture of Grinna Lighthouse
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